Evan Black

Houston, United States

Writer at Houston CityBook

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Rodeo's Only Sit-Down Restaurant Saddles Up, Ropes in New Specials for 2025 Run

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black |Jeff Gremillion

NEVER TURNING DOWN an excuse to dress up and get down, Houston VIPs descended upon Ben Berg's The Ranch Saloon & Steakhouse to celebrate the opening of the Rodeo's only sit-down restaurant, now back for a fourth year running. More than 300 invitees donned their western best and headed on out to the fairgrounds for the occasion.
New Power Couple Alert: The Texans’ Latest Signee Will Bring TikTok Royalty to H-Town

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Patrick Magee |Jeff Gremillion |Evan Black

WHILE HOUSTON IS still mourning the loss of Alex and Reagan Bregman’s move to Boston, a new power couple is about to touch down in H-Town. Influencer Alix Earle’s boyfriend Braxton Berrios was drafted to the Texans this week.
Rodeo Royalty: Cotton Is King, Hosting Lavish Tent for Cookoff

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Jeff Gremillion |Evan Black

THE SWANKIEST SETUP at the Rodeo Houston “Cookoff” didn’t disappoint, for the fourth year in a row! Adorned with some 20,000 red roses — it’s always over the top in there — Cotton Holdings’ Cotton ‘Q Club opened its doors to a hand-selected guest list of VIPs over the course of four nights of the 51st Annual World’s Championship Bar-B- Que Contest.
At Posh Tony’s Fete, Baly’s New Doctorate and Life of Service Honored

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Jeff Gremillion |Evan Black

THE DOCTOR IS in! One of Houston’s most engaged civic leaders, Jacquie Baly, has a new title after earning her Doctorate in Education and Organizational Change & Leadership from USC. And some of the city’s heavy hitters turned up for a swanky reception at Tony’s to congratulate her. “Education and community leadership go hand in hand,” said Dr. Baly. “This honor fuels my continued mission to create meaningful change.”And they weren’t alone in their admiration.
Spring into the Season with These Fun Events (That Don't Involve Rodeo Crowds)

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black |Patrick Magee

WE ALL LOVE a Rodeo, but sometimes we need options for events that have a different energy, speed — and crowd size. Check out some artsy, unique happenings around Houston in March!Work by Jasmine Bousie The alfresco art festival returns to the streets of Downtown March 29-30.
The Latest in Anti-Aging Tech Now Available in River Oaks

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black |Patrick Magee

DR. EDWARD LEE believes in bringing the most advance treatment options to his patients at Nuveau. At the River Oaks practice, he performs the latest nonsurgical rejuvenation procedures, such as BOTOX and fillers, various laser treatments, and other nonsurgical treatmetns such as CoolSculpting and EmSculpt. He also does facelifts, upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, and rhinoplasty for facial rejuvenation.
Go Inside Houston Ballet's 'Golden' Evening that Raised $1.65M!

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black |Patrick Magee

EVER A GLAMOROUS event, the Houston Ballet's annual black-tie ball was a glimmering affair at the Wortham, where 500 guests joined event chairs Kristy and Chris Bradshaw and Melissa Juneau. This year’s event was inspired by Stanton Welch’s adaptation of Raymonda, a story about Raymonda and the sinister plot by the queen’s advisor to tear her love apart.
Savor the Sun with Okto’s New Happy Hour

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Patrick Magee |Evan Black

THE WEATHER IS changing, and soon, so will the time! Make the most of that extra hour of sun at Montrose’s Okto. This Mediterranean hotspot, located in Montrose Collective and part of Sof Hospitality — a group nominated for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Award in the competitive Outstanding Restaurateur category — is rolling out a new happy hour to enjoy on their sunny, chic patio.
Golden Hour at The Marigold Club: A Decadent Escape

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Lebrina Jackson |Patrick Magee |Evan Black

THERE'S A MOMENT just before dusk when everything turns to gold—the light softens, the world slows, and indulgence feels not just necessary, but deserved. Welcome to Golden Hour at The Marigold Club, where opulence meets effortless charm and your midweek unwind turns into an exquisite ritual. From Tuesday through Sunday, between 5 and 6 PM, The Marigold Club transforms into a haven of refined indulgence for their newly launched happy hour.
Dog Days of Rodeo! 'Wags and Whiskers' Lunch Unites Lassos, Leashes and Animal-Lovers for a Cause

1 month ago | houstoncitybook.com | Evan Black |Lebrina Jackson |Patrick Magee

IT DOESN'T GET any cuter than a bulldog in a tiny cowboy hat, does it?! At least that's what supporters of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston sure think after its successful annual Wags and Whiskers bash at Hotel ZaZa.The 12th annual event — a luncheon and fashion show starring fabulous furry friends — had a theme of "Lassos and Leashes," and attendees dressed in rodeo-chic westernwear for the occasion.